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Means of Escape for Disabled People Supplementary Guide

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Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) - Supported by the Disability Rights Commission

'Fire Safety - Risk Assessment: Means of Escape for Disabled People Supplementary Guide' is a supplement to be read alongside other guides in this series. It provides additional information on accessibility and means of escape.

The appendices provide examples and information to help carry out the assessment and record Personal Emergency Escape Plans (PEEPs). Technical terms are explained in the glossary.

Fire safety law changed in October 2006

New fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales came into force on 1 October 2006, in accordance with the 'Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005' (S.I. 2005/1541, ISBN 0110729455), available below. The new law:

Emphasises preventing fires and reducing risk

Makes it your responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone who uses your premises and in the immediate vicinity

Does away with the need for fire certificates

These guidance notes will help you to comply with the new law. There are 12 'Fire Safety - Risk Assessment' Guides in the series, all of which are available below.